Neither Phillips nor Phoenix was even sure about making a sequel and, for a time, contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie and bringing aboard Gaga in a role inspired by the comic book character Harley Quinn. The idea for the sequel came to Phoenix in a dream, and he and Phillips brought the idea to Emmerich, according to sources.
In the end, some are saying that Joker: Folie à Deux is a very expensive art film. But when asked who the intended audience was, one outside source sums it up this way: “For Joaquin.”
I'd have loved to be a fly on the wall:
I don't want to make a sequel movie to Joker.
Well wait until you hear this: Joaquin has had a dream...
Oh dear.
And they are going to pay you $20M each!
I'm listening.
In the end, some are saying that Joker: Folie à Deux is a very expensive art film.
Oh wow, that is exactly what I said to my friends as we left the theater
Box office isn’t everything, not anymore. They’ll make it back in collectible trash they sell to incels
